Northfield, OH vs Struthers, OH

Struthers is moderately more affordable than Northfield, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Northfield scores 72 compared to 63 for Struthers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northfield is $855/month compared to $845/month in Struthers — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Struthers is more affordable at $92,800 median vs $168,300.

Median household income in Northfield is $69,444 compared to $51,894 in Struthers (+33.8%). While Northfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Northfield spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Struthers.